Medical Education
Educating the Next Generation of Medical Leaders
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) is dedicated to educating and training the next generation of medical and scientific leaders. Our diverse students are motivated to become the nation's top doctors and scientists, and they share a singular commonality: dedication to caring for patients and advancing medicine for the benefit of people everywhere.
A medical education at Columbia fosters a commitment to lifelong inquiry, as our students learn to anticipate future health needs and think critically about all aspects of patient care, research, and public health.
To eliminate barriers to a Columbia medical education, thanks to a generous gift from Dr. Roy and Diana Vagelos, in 2017 VP&S announced the first program to meet 100 percent of demonstrated financial need with scholarships for all students who qualify as part of their need-based financial aid package.
One of our top priorities is increasing scholarship funding, so we can continue bringing the most talented medical students to VP&S. Each scholarship gift to VP&S not only opens doors for a medical student, but also creates a ripple effect that impacts countless patients’ lives.
For more information on funding student scholarships please view our brochure, or contact Laura Tenenbaum, Senior Director of Development, at LRT2113@columbia.edu(link sends e-mail) or 212-342-2108.
Hear from our students to learn more about the impact of our scholarship program.